95 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This 1 hectare of vines is in the Champs Traversins, which has rather sandy soils and lies in the line of the Combe d'Orveau. Blueberries and bramble pour from the glass while perky acidity pounces on the palate. The tannins are fine and persistent through the generous finish. 2023-40. (2022)"
94-95 points Sarah Marsh, MW (World of Fine Wine): "An intriguing aroma with blueberry fruit, white pepper, and orange zest. Supple and richly textured, with a glossy cruise onto the palate. Quite sumptuous, it develops an exotic, purple aromatic profile on the nicely sustained finish. (1/19/22)"
92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW: "From the Champ Traversin sector. Rich deep purple. This too has a slight edge of raisins but otherwise it does not feel so overblown. The bulk of the fruit has stayed in balance, the tannins are ripe, fine even and there is just a little acidity to hold it all together. Quite long and detailed. Champ Traversin is a sandy site which drains quickly, but they got there in time. (Oct 2021)"
Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "(The soil here in Champs Traversins is very draining but there was no impression that the vines had suffered from the drought in either 2019 or 2020). Another airy, complex, and really attractive nose. Mouth-filling, fine energy, and a super line of intense but still elegant fruit flavour. I find this completely delicious – and neither heavy nor assertive… (Dec 2021)"
94-95 points Sarah Marsh, MW (World of Fine Wine): "An intriguing aroma with blueberry fruit, white pepper, and orange zest. Supple and richly textured, with a glossy cruise onto the palate. Quite sumptuous, it develops an exotic, purple aromatic profile on the nicely sustained finish. (1/19/22)"
92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW: "From the Champ Traversin sector. Rich deep purple. This too has a slight edge of raisins but otherwise it does not feel so overblown. The bulk of the fruit has stayed in balance, the tannins are ripe, fine even and there is just a little acidity to hold it all together. Quite long and detailed. Champ Traversin is a sandy site which drains quickly, but they got there in time. (Oct 2021)"
Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "(The soil here in Champs Traversins is very draining but there was no impression that the vines had suffered from the drought in either 2019 or 2020). Another airy, complex, and really attractive nose. Mouth-filling, fine energy, and a super line of intense but still elegant fruit flavour. I find this completely delicious – and neither heavy nor assertive… (Dec 2021)"
| Product SKU | 341940 |
| Producer | Clos Frantin (Bichot) |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Flagey-Echezeaux |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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